McCarthy's Lookout in Sunshine Coast Regional, Australia - reviews,open hours,photo spots,things to do

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McCarthy's Lookout

563 Mountain View Rd, Maleny QLD 4552, Australia

4.7(405)

Open until 12:00 AM

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Spectrum * LIFESpectrum * LIFE

Anything with Scenery landscape, Mother.N's Creation is ALWAYS 5* to me. The ride was awesome too. The freedom riding a Motorcycle 🏍 👌 😎 is Fantastic honestly. There's some Beautiful homes, Bed & Breakfast Joints up this way & as I rode passed a Gorgeous looking Cafe/Restaurant 😍 👌. Have to go back & check them out. To be continued

Alana “Larnie” RushAlana “Larnie” Rush

Breathing views just up the road from Mary Cairncross Park, it's well worth the stop! You can see right down to Brisbane City on a clear day! There's a little undercover area where you can sit and take in the view, I only wish there was a barbecue but bring a cut lunch and it's the perfect spot for a small picnic!

Scott LewisScott Lewis

Great lookout for a south-easterly aspect of glasshouse mtn's. With a backdrop of the city and the bay Islands, this makes for a great photo opportunity. Well worth the small detour off the main drag and offers a less travelled road over and around the ranges to some beautiful mountain countryside and townships.

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4.7

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5.0

A Quick Stop with Stunning Views Just a short drive from Maleny, this lookout offers breathtaking panoramas of the Glasshouse Mountains. It's the perfect pit stop for travelers wanting to soak in the beauty of the Sunshine Coast hinterland without any hiking required. We were able to see Brisbane City in the distance on the day we were there. There's parking and a covered seating area, making it ideal for a quick picnic. While simple, the lookout delivers exactly what it promises - unbeatable views with zero effort. It's not flashy, but it's definitely worth the detour for some...